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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.92, 1,519.43 and 396.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.92, 1,519.43 and 396.51 is: 594.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.92 : 1,519.43 = 396.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.92/1,519.43 = 396.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.92x = 1,519.43 × 396.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.92x = 602,467.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,467.21/1,012.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.78

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